Why is Stretching So Important?

Ask yourself the following questions… Does it hurt to turn your head to see cars in the lane behind you? Do your knees and back feel stiff and achy? Is it difficult to reach the cereal on the top shelf or bend down to pick up something off the floor? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, you may find the following information useful. Simple stretching moves can improve balance, increase flexibility and ease pain. Studies show stretching may also help you improve your joint range of motion, which may in turn benefit your athletic performance and decrease your risk of injury. Improving your flexibility may improve your day-to-day performance of physical activities and decrease your risk of injury by helping joints move through a full range of motion. Stretching also enables your muscles to work more effectively